Live Poker News - Page 63
After a one day closure due to the passing typhoon, the Asia Poker Arena buzzed to life on Friday, November 1, 2024, as the first-ever TMT Championship Main Event kicked off in Taipei City, Taiwan. From the first shuffle, players poured in, filling seats in waves and bringing the field to an impressive 329 entries
For the third time in as many years, the PokerStars sponsored Asia-Pacific Poker Tour (APPT) and the latest installment - APPT Cambodia - comes just after staging two highly successful festivals in the Philippines this year.
Over the Halloween festivities, Malaysia’s William Teoh remained undefeated at the APT Super High Roller games, earning him the largest score of his career. Sharing the glory was also Canada’s Philipp Zukernik, who booked an incredible feat, landing back to back titles to become the first multi-series winner.
While a storm brewed outside, it did not deter players from making their way to the Asia Poker Arena in Taipei City, Taiwan for the inaugural TMT Championship. An offshoot of the popular Taiwan Millions Tournament, the ongoing festival has been running since October 25
Due to super typhoon Kong-Rey, the ongoing TMT Championship suspends play at the Asia Poker Arena with all remaining events rescheduled one day forward. Originally set to conclude on November 4, the event will now close on November 5 to accommodate the adjusted timeline.
Anticipation is high for the return of live poker in Ho Chi Minh City and making that happen is the Vietnam Poker Games (VPG) with the upcoming VPG Ho Chi Minh set to run November 1-11 at the Saigon Poker Club.
The first local to shine across the festivities was none other than Marco Espela, after shipping the victory at the opening highlight, Philippines National Cup. Espela overcame APT’s record opening 726-entry field to take home the largest cut of the PHP 7,436,563 (~USD 126,420) prize pool.
PokerFace Global Tournament aka PFGT Mystery Bounty and The Hendon Mob Championship (THMC) have teamed up with CTP Club for the TMT Championship.
In just one month's time, the U Series of Poker (USOP) will stage its 2024 USOP Grand Finale in Vietnam boasting its most lucrative festival guarantee yet, an incredible VN₫ 100 Billion which is a staggering 3.9 Million in USD!
The second edition of the Won Poker Cup is fast approaching featuring a larger schedule and a festival guarantee boasting USD 1,000,000. Taking place from November 24 to December 2 at the luxurious Won Majestic Hotel in Sihanoukville, Cambodia, this young festival has already created a buzz across the Asian poker community, with players still raving about the success of its debut edition.
Vietnam's Hieu Ngo wins the APPT Championship title for a career live best payout of PHP 11,610,000. The event took place at Okada Manila in the Philippines as part of the PS Live APPT Manila Championship.
